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BODYCAM VIDEO: SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESCUE INFANT AND TODDLER ABANDONED IN WOODS BY SUSPECT ON-THE-RUN; GRAND JURY INDICTS TODAY ON ALL CHARGES
MEDFORD, Ore. – A Jackson County Grand Jury indicted a man today wanted on charges stemming from multiple incidents involving domestic violence and child endangerment. The suspect, Justin Ryan Trompeter, 24, of Trail is wanted for two counts of second-degree child neglect, felony fourth-degree domestic violence assault, third-degree robbery, first-degree theft, harassment, and two counts of reckless endangerment.
SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESCUE INFANT AND TODDLER ABANDONED IN WOODS BY SUSPECT ON-THE-RUN
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. February 16th – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies rescued an infant and toddler after they were abandoned by a wanted suspect on-the-run this afternoon. The suspect, Justin Ryan Trompeter, 24, of Trail is wanted for fourth-degree domestic violence assault, third-degree robbery, first-degree theft, and reckless endangerment for an incident that occurred February 7 in Shady Cove. If you know of the suspect’s whereabouts, call ECSO Dispatch at (541) 776-7206. He is known to frequent the Shady Cove and Trail area.
VOLUNTEER SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTORS NEEDED – 3RD GRADE EVERYONE SWIMS PROGRAM
Klamath Falls, OR – During the months of April and May, over 800 third graders throughout Klamath County, Dorris, and Tulelake will receive FREE, LIFE-SAVING swim lessons through the Everyone Swims program at Ella Redkey Pool. The Everyone Swims program is made possible this Spring through the partnership of...
Man On Rented Snowmobile Rescued At Crater Lake
On 2-13-24 at 4:30pm, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to a report of a missing snowmobiler who had become separated from his group while riding in the Crater Lake National Park. The missing man was identified as Eduardo Magana, age 38, from Winchester, Oregon. He was operating a rental snowmobile from the Diamond Lake Resort when he took a wrong turn near the rim of Crater Lake. After several miles of backcountry riding the snowmobile became stuck in the snow and he was unable to free it. On a cell phone,with a dying battery, he spoke to rescuers and advised them he was not dressed for the weather, was cold, and wasn’t sure where he was.
KCSO Warns Of Credit Card Skimmers Locally
Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were recently alerted by a local business of the discovery of a card skimming device affixed to their credit/debit card reader. Skimmers are devices used to collect card numbers that are later recovered to make fraudulent purchases. Skimmers can usually be spotted by doing...
$50,000 Reward Offered For Info On Wolf Deaths In Bly Area
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking information regarding the deaths of three endangered gray wolves east of Bly in southern Oregon. The deaths occurred in an area of known wolf activity, as defined by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), that stretches across Klamath and Lake counties. The Service is offering a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest, a criminal conviction, or civil penalty assessment.
173rd FW to conduct night flying operations next week
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore . – The 173rd Fighter Wing will conduct night flying operations next week, Monday, Feb. 12 through Thursday, Feb. 15. Operations will take place between approximately 6:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. Night flying is one part of the course curriculum for F-15C student pilots at Kingsley...
Klamath County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspect after high-speed crash of pickup
Just after 10:00pm on Tuesday evening (February 6, 2024) a Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet pickup near the intersection of Freida and Derby Street. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Moments later at the intersection of Madison Street and South 6th Street, the fleeing driver entered the intersection (southbound) at a high speed against a red-light signal and was struck by a westbound Ford Explorer which had the right of way.
Klamath Falls Man Arrested With Large Amount Of Fentanyl
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, members of the Basin Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (BINET), arrested Klamath Falls resident Aaron Ronald MORGAN (44), regarding MORGAN distributing Fentanyl in Klamath Falls since 2023. On November 17, 2023, BINET investigators learned MORGAN was bringing a large quantity of Fentanyl into Klamath Falls to sell. BINET investigators apprehended MORGAN when he arrived in Klamath Falls and subsequently seized approximately eleven (11) ounces of Fentanyl. MORGAN was lodged at the Klamath County Jail for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl, and Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl. On December 17, 2023, MORGAN was released from jail after posting bail.
1800s Days at County Museum – Living history program slated
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A snapshot of life in the 19th century will be presented during a living history event Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Klamath County Museum. “1800s Days” runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 1451 Main St. Admission is free and open to anyone interested.
Student art show at County Museum
A group of adult student artists will exhibit their work through the month of February at the Klamath County Museum’s Modoc Gallery. The students are working on their techniques under the instruction of Susan Liskey, who conducts weekly classes at the Museum. Liskey offers instruction in oil and acrylics, with a focus on blending colors on canvas and softening edges with a fan brush.
Mia Hidden, Klamath Union Student, Wins $1,000 in Youth Suicide Prevention Video Contest
February 1, 2024, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Mia Hidden, a senior at Klamath Union High School, was announced as the 1st Place winner of You Matter to Klamath’s 5th annual Youth Suicide Prevention Video Contest. Mia won $1,000 for her original video titled “Warning Signs.”. Mia’s video...
Klamath County Search and Rescue unit successfully rescues missing hiker
Just after 5:00pm on January 31, 2024, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a missing hiker in the area of Hogback Mountain near Foothills Boulevard. A 911 caller had been separated from his hiking companion and reported that the missing hiker, a 40-year old female wearing light clothing, had not returned and was more than an hour overdue.
Oregon Tech Vascular faculty appointed to Board of Directors at medical certification non-profit Inteleos
Jan. 31, 2024, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Leah Jolly, an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Vascular Technology at Oregon Tech, was elected to the Board of Directors of Inteleos, a global non-profit medical certification organization. “I am excited to represent the sonography community on the Inteleos Board of...
Oregon Tech graduate programs receive $600k grant to address shortage in behavioral healthcare workforce
Jan. 31, 2024, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Tech’s Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (MS ABA) and Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MS MFT) programs have been awarded a $623,700 grant by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to help alleviate the behavioral healthcare workforce crisis in Oregon. The funding provides tuition assistance and stipends for current and incoming graduate students who commit to working in Oregon after graduation, and seeks to diversify the workforce and enhance recruitment, retention, and capacity of culturally responsive, specific, and rural behavioral healthcare workers.
KCC Cybersecurity and Networking program earns prestigious NSA rating
KLAMATH FALLS — Klamath Community College’s Cyber Security and Networking Applied Science Program has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) following an intensive and multi-tiered review process. Managed by the National Centers of Academic Excellence...
Urgent Safety Message: Stay Out of Iron Gate and Copco Reservoirs
SISKIYOU COUNTY, CA, January 29, 2024 – We are aware of the various situations where animals have become stuck in the muddy areas of Iron Gate and Copco Reservoirs and are in distress. While we value the importance of rescuing these animals, we strongly advise against attempting to do so personally. The safety and well-being of our community members are of utmost importance to us. Going into the mud can pose serious risks to your safety and well-being.
History and Poetry in Klamath
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Poems that have been penned by writers with a strong connection to the Klamath Basin will be featured in a presentation at noon Friday, Feb. 2, at the Klamath County Museum. The program, titled “A Poet’s Perspective: History and Poetry in the Klamath Basin” is...
Oregon Unemployment Recipients Need To Be Aware Of This Mailing Error
Salem, OR- The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has learned that a mailing error occurred while sending the tax form 1099-G to those who have received benefits from the Unemployment Insurance program in 2023. This error impacted 32,960 out of 122,245 mailings, meaning some individuals may have not received a tax form 1099-G at all, and others may have received an additional form not belonging to them.
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